Essential Engine Operating Directives
These directions are based on the assumption that engine works fine and has no maintenance problems and it is getting started after a long gap or a major overhaul so…
Perks of Opting to Use Shipping Containers as Guest Rooms
A guest room serves not only to give comfort & privacy to both the homeowner and the guest. While it is typical to have a spare room at one’s home…
Engine Cycle Analysis
IC engines or internal combustion engines work on a thermodynamic cycle and it is utmost important for a marine engineer or any other mechanical engineer for that matter, to understand…
Wankel & Stirling Engine Basics
We learn about the 4 stroke Wankel & Stirling Engine Basics in our previous post. Today we will continue our study with engines with the study of the basics of…
The Basics Of Heat Engines
Marine Engineers mainly work on heat engines and internal combustion engines are one of the most important types of heat engines. We are starting a series on IC or Internal…
Classification of Chemical Tankers
Ships that carry chemicals are known as chemical tankers and there is a system of classification in terms of type of ship. Find out how is the classification system laid…
Epaulets & Knots Quiz
Knots are the lifeline of a sailor and even with the advancements in technology, the knowledge of knots is considered vital for a seaman. Find out how much you know about the…
Ship Garbage Management: IMO Regulations
In this post we are giving some basic tips about garbage management on ships. Garbage is not only a huge problem on land but in the oceans as well. Gone…